The Captain

I also like the c-more original style and especially when it's turned sideways. I have it mounted this way on my Steelmaster and it is much more like looking down the Bartell with iron sights. The Captain

I have been shooting a Steelmaster with factory ammo for a couple of years now. I do not reload so it is reasonable to shoot buying off the shelf ammo. I also have a Grandmaster in 9 mm. I always use the Steelmaster and just take the Grandmaster for a backup. I shoot both steel challenge and USPSA matches and love this gun. I would highly recommend this gun. It's a great way to start shooting open class. The Captain

15 round mags? Must not be Kimber. What are they? Fast mag changes aren't important in Steel Challenge. They are Aurthur Ceiner mags and are much better than the Kimber mags. More reliable on feeding also. On the steel challenge here they always have 1 stage that is big round count just for fun and there is also a 22 only steel match that has 150-200 round count for 5 stages with really small targets of 1 1/2" - 3" size. Takes 3-4 mag changes sometimes. Then there is 2 matches a month that is called fun shoots that has steel and coroplast targets that require mag changes and off hand shooting. My gun runs better that most and is very accurate. Here in San Antonio we are pretty fortunate to be able to shoot year round and have at least 1 match and sometimes 2 matches eacho weekend. There is nothing more aggravating than a gun that won,t run in competition.

This has been great information by everyone that has posted. I have been shooting a Kimber 22, not a conversion but a factory made 22, for a couplle of years and love it. I don't see anybody else shooting one that isn't a conversion at the matches. It's set up with a c-more red dot, a flared mag well, oversized mag release and 15 round mags for less mag changes on high round stages. I do have a Ruger Mark lll but find it more cumbersome on mag changes. I use Federal Auto Match which works great and few failure to extracts but they always go bang. I might try CCI Mini Mags to see if I can get it to run 100% as any malfunction costs time. I also love the feel of the gun as it's very similar to my STI Steelmaster that I shoot in IPSC matches. I didn't see anybody talk about the Volquartsen pistols. I know they are expensive but if they run 100% that is a big plus. The only negative I see is the ability to make fast mag changes. We are always looking for a little more advantage when shooting a competition. The Captain

I am looking for the best 22 caliber gun for shooting steel challenge and fun shoot events that allow 22 caliber guns. I have looked at the Volquartsen guns and also have a Ruger Mk III that I could have work done on. I would prefer a local San Antonio gun smith to work on the Ruger. I want to have a red dot sight for sure on it. Any help and recommendations is appreciated. The Captain

I started shooting 3 years ago. I went a year before deciding to have a trigger job done. it was like magic. it is the best money you can spend on your gun especially if you are shooting in competitions. The Captain